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Capturing Yellowstone’s elusive gases

Capturing Yellowstone’s elusive gases

If you’ve been to Yellowstone, you’ve no doubt smelled some of the gases that come from depth and escape to the surface.  In addition to their noses...

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Going for a swim…at Old Faithful???

Going for a swim…at Old Faithful???

A swimming pool?  At Old Faithful?  Sounds crazy, but for nearly 40 years in the first half of the 20th century there was a geyser-heated bathhouse...

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Yellowstone's tool-making lava flows

Yellowstone's tool-making lava flows

Yellowstone has a lot to offer visitors, from its world-famous hydrothermal features to its vast array of wildlife and breath-taking scenery...

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A time when Old Faithful wasn’t so faithful

A time when Old Faithful wasn’t so faithful

Old Faithful Geyser got its unique name in the 19th century because its eruptions were so regular and predictable. But during parts of the 13th and...

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Modernizing geodetic infrastructure at YNP: The best data for the best science

Modernizing geodetic infrastructure at YNP: The best data for the best science

Fall is a time for maintaining monitoring sites in Yellowstone, since they will not be accessible during the winter months.  That includes the...

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Studying Yellowstone’s volcanic system at the microscopic scale

Studying Yellowstone’s volcanic system at the microscopic scale

Some of the most valuable data used to understand the evolution of the Yellowstone volcano come from the microscopic world. What are some of the tools...

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Thousands of years of caldera inflation and deflation recorded in the shoreline of Yellowstone Lake

Thousands of years of caldera inflation and deflation recorded in the shoreline of Yellowstone Lake

Thanks to technology like GPS (Global Positioning System), scientists know that the ground at Yellowstone moves up and down at a rate of a few...

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What can Yellowstone’s warm lakes tell us about thermal features?

What can Yellowstone’s warm lakes tell us about thermal features?

Yellowstone’s most famous thermal areas, like Norris Geyser Basin, are located on land, but a surprising number of thermal areas are also present...

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Pushing the boundaries: Montana State University updates Yellowstone’s geologic map

Pushing the boundaries: Montana State University updates Yellowstone’s geologic map

What better way to celebrate the upcoming 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park than with an updated geologic map? Scientists and students...

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The story of a Yellowstone icon: Old Faithful Geyser

The story of a Yellowstone icon: Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world, but who named the iconic feature?  And how does the current frequency of its eruptions compare to...

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From Observations to Insights—How Scientists Use Models to Study What’s Going on Under the Grizzlies’ Feet

From Observations to Insights—How Scientists Use Models to Study What’s Going on Under the Grizzlies’ Feet

Scientists of all disciplines talk about models—models of how a virus works, or the universe formed, or the structure of an atom.  Models can also...

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Why do most geyser- and sinter-producing hot springs have alkaline (basic) pH?

Why do most geyser- and sinter-producing hot springs have alkaline (basic) pH?

It’s a common misconception that all geysers and hot springs in Yellowstone are acidic.  Some are, but the water that comes out of many of Yellowstone...

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